Primary varicella infection presenting in old age

[摘要] We describe a case of varicella pneumonitis in an elderly Bangladeshi man. As seroconversion may occur at a later age in this population, early admission and the use of intravenous (i.v) aciclovir should be considered in all adult immigrants presenting with respiratory symptoms and a history of chickenpox exposure.

[学科分类] 传染病学

[关键词] Varicella pneumonitis;chickenpox;varicella zoster virus (VZV)